IARN – As we have turned the calendar into 2024, there are question marks around a lot of key pieces of legislation that will have large impacts on the day-to-day lives of almost all Americans. The two bills that are causing the most angst is the spending bill and the Farm Bill. Both bills are facing opposition over their large price tags, at least from the conservative lawmakers. Many are asking for more cuts to what they feel are frivolous parts of the legislation, or at least more scrutiny of programs that some feel may be abused. In the Farm Bill, the areas being scrutinized have to do with nutrition titles and safety nets for farmers.
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